Heads up, single guys: Watch out for fake "couples" looking for a third, it's a scam.

Single guys need to be on high alert for profiles claiming to be a "couple looking for a solo male," as many are actually scammers and picture collectors. They lure you in with the promise of a meetup, but their real goal is to trick you into sending explicit photos or clicking sketchy "safety verification" links. Once they have your compromising pictures and your social media info, they often pivot to blackmail, threatening to expose you to your family and friends unless you pay them. To stay safe, never click verification links, never send spicy photos to people you haven't met in real life, and block anyone who refuses to do a quick video call to prove they are real.